Canada’s Mark Carney promises ‘bold’ first federal budget
The prime minister has promised “generational investments” and warned of “sacrifices” as he seeks to transform an economy upended by US tariffs. Read More
Polls open in NYC mayoral race – here are five things to watch in US elections
Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia. Read More
Streamers will be made to produce Australian content
Australian government is introducing laws requiring streamers to invest a minimum amount in local content. Read More
Delhi’s lonely African elephant was killed by rare rodent-borne virus
Shankar, a 29-year-old male elephant, died in September after spending much of his life in isolation. Read More
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over ex-PM’s asylum claim
Lima denounced the decision to grant Betssy Chávez, an alleged co-author of an attempted coup, as an “unfriendly act”. Read More
Worker dies after partial collapse of medieval tower in Rome
The man was trapped for several hours after part of the Torre dei Conti, on the edge of the Roman Forum, gave way. Read More
N Korea ‘head of state’ who served under three Kims dies
Kim Yong Nam, who is unrelated to Pyongyang’s ruling dynasty, was seen as the North’s face on the global stage. Read More
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents. Read More
Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies at 89
Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, who acted in many films with her, confirmed her death, saying “we were blessed to have her”. Read More
Agony for families as landslide death toll climbs in Uganda and Kenya
More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials. Read More